String players will be placed according to their level of playing in either the advanced orchestra or the junior orchestra. Players in the junior orchestra must have at least one year of experience in playing in an ensemble. The staff of nine professional string players will play along with and rehearse each section of both orchestras throughout the week. The repertoire of the advanced orchestra will be chosen to match the ability of the group.

Last summer, pieces included selections from 'The Hobbit', 'I'm Shippin' Up To Boston', Mozart's 'Magic Flute Overture', 'Lady Gaga Fugue', music from the John Williams score of 'Warhorse' entitled 'Dartmoor'. Music for the junior orchestra will be chosen to challenge but not to overwhelm string players who have played in an ensemble at least one year.